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One of the common causes of a pinched nerve in the neck is a muscle spasm or muscle strain putting pressure on the nerve and compressing it. Relaxing the muscle will usually relieve the symptoms you are feeling. Listed below are some self-treatments for a pinched nerve in the neck that you can attempt.
A lack of potassium can often contribute to the symptoms of a pinched nerve. Adding a few potassium-rich ingredients into your diet can help to restore nerve function and alleviate neck pain symptoms. The foods richest in potassium are apricots, bananas, avocados, and nuts such as cashews, walnuts and avocados.